Volume 4

From the Keep ’Em Coming Back books

Behind the Bar

This page is a practical extension of Volume 4. The book explains the reasoning; this resource helps put it to work.

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Sour drink recipes

48 structured recipes with ingredients, methods, glassware, bartender notes, and venue guidance.

Illustration of Amaretto Sour
Aperitif, Liqueur & WineSlow

Amaretto Sour

Nutty, tart, rich

ShakeSour
Illustration of Appletini
VodkaModerate

Appletini

Tart, apple-forward, bright

ShakeSour
Illustration of Aviation
GinModerate

Aviation

Floral, tart, lightly cherry

ShakeSour
Illustration of Bee's Knees
GinModerate

Bee's Knees

Honeyed, bright, botanical

ShakeSour
Illustration of Bramble
GinModerate

Bramble

Berry-rich, tart, refreshing

ShakeSour
Illustration of Brown Derby
WhiskeyModerate

Brown Derby

Tart, honeyed, grapefruit-forward

ShakeSour
Illustration of Cable Car
Rum & CachaçaModerate

Cable Car

Spiced, citrusy, aromatic

ShakeSour
Illustration of Caipirinha
Rum & CachaçaModerate

Caipirinha

Tart, grassy, rustic

MuddleSour
Illustration of Caipiroska
VodkaModerate

Caipiroska

Tart, rustic, clean

MuddleSour
Illustration of Champs-Élysées
Brandy, Cognac & PiscoModerate

Champs-Élysées

Herbal, tart, brandy-forward

ShakeSour
Illustration of Cosmopolitan
VodkaModerate

Cosmopolitan

Cranberry-bright, citrusy, dry

ShakeSour
Illustration of Daiquiri
Rum & CachaçaModerate

Daiquiri

Tart, clean, rum-forward

ShakeSour
Illustration of French Martini
VodkaModerate

French Martini

Fruity, silky, pineapple-forward

ShakeSour
Illustration of Gimlet
GinModerate

Gimlet

Tart, clean, botanical

ShakeSour
Illustration of Gold Rush
WhiskeyModerate

Gold Rush

Honeyed, bright, warming

ShakeSour
Illustration of Hotel Nacional
Rum & CachaçaModerate

Hotel Nacional

Tropical, apricot-rich, tart

ShakeSour
Illustration of Irish Maid
WhiskeyModerate

Irish Maid

Floral, cooling, whiskey-forward

ShakeSour
Illustration of Jack Rose
Brandy, Cognac & PiscoModerate

Jack Rose

Apple-rich, tart, lightly sweet

ShakeSour
Illustration of Last Word
GinModerate

Last Word

Herbal, tart, complex

ShakeSour
Illustration of Margarita
Tequila & MezcalModerate

Margarita

Bright, citrusy, tequila-forward

ShakeSour
Illustration of Mary Pickford
Rum & CachaçaModerate

Mary Pickford

Pineapple-forward, lightly sweet, fruity

ShakeSour
Illustration of Matador
Tequila & MezcalModerate

Matador

Tropical, tart, tequila-forward

ShakeSour
Illustration of Midori Sour
Aperitif, Liqueur & WineModerate

Midori Sour

Melon-forward, sweet-tart, bright

ShakeSour
Illustration of Paper Plane
WhiskeyModerate

Paper Plane

Bittersweet, citrusy, balanced

ShakeSour
Illustration of Pegu Club
GinModerate

Pegu Club

Citrusy, dry, aromatic

ShakeSour
Illustration of Penicillin
WhiskeyModerate

Penicillin

Smoky, gingery, bright

ShakeSour
Illustration of Pisco Sour
Brandy, Cognac & PiscoSlow

Pisco Sour

Tart, silky, grape-spirit-forward

ShakeSour
Illustration of Sidecar
Brandy, Cognac & PiscoModerate

Sidecar

Citrusy, dry, brandy-forward

ShakeSour
Illustration of Siesta
Tequila & MezcalModerate

Siesta

Bitter, citrusy, bright

ShakeSour
Illustration of Southside
GinModerate

Southside

Minty, bright, botanical

ShakeSour
Illustration of Spicy Margarita
Tequila & MezcalModerate

Spicy Margarita

Spicy, tart, agave-forward

ShakeSour
Illustration of Tequila Sour
Tequila & MezcalModerate

Tequila Sour

Tart, silky, agave-forward

ShakeSour
Illustration of Vodka Gimlet
VodkaModerate

Vodka Gimlet

Tart, clean, refreshing

ShakeSour
Illustration of Ward Eight
WhiskeyModerate

Ward Eight

Citrusy, lightly sweet, rye-forward

ShakeSour
Illustration of Whiskey Smash
WhiskeyModerate

Whiskey Smash

Minty, tart, bourbon-forward

MuddleSour
Illustration of White Lady
GinModerate

White Lady

Citrusy, dry, botanical

ShakeSour

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Responsible-service and recipe disclaimer

21+ educational reference.

Recipes are general bar-service references, not legal, medical, food-safety, TABC, insurance, or regulatory advice. Specifications, brands, allergens, alcohol strength, and laws vary.

Venues and bartenders must verify every ingredient and house specification, measure pours, disclose allergens, refuse unlawful or unsafe service, and follow applicable laws and responsible-service procedures.